Rhodes Pond near Hephzibah: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Rhodes Pond is listed under Richmond County, Georgia. What surrounds it is oak and grass. Surface area runs to about 18 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is low-lying compared with other Georgia water we list. The closest town, Hephzibah, is 1.3 miles away. Columbia sits 77 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Rhodes Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Nearby survey and observation records mention johnny darter, blackbanded darter, chain pickerel and largemouth bass. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. Rhodes Pond gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 81°F and January near 44°F on the long-run figures. The surface stays open the year round. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Rhodes Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Babcock Wilcox Lake is 1 mile off. Check the position at Rhodes Pond before loading the car.